Paneling and Siding Catalog - Beronio Lumber
Paneling and Siding Catalog - Beronio Lumber
Paneling and Siding Catalog - Beronio Lumber
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SIDING: INSTALLATION DETAILS<br />
A rainscreen installation uses furring strips, or breather mesh, to maintain<br />
an air space behind the siding. The air gap provides improved drainage,<br />
better drying, reduces the chance of rot, increases the service life of the<br />
coating system, <strong>and</strong> is generally much easier on the siding by allowing it<br />
to “breathe.” The technique was first developed in the wet climates of<br />
Northern Europe <strong>and</strong> Canada in an effort to help accomodate siding<br />
problems caused by modern “air-tight” construction. The results have<br />
been dramatic. Now, the “rainscreen” system is beginning to gain<br />
acceptance in North America. We do not have the training to design entire<br />
systems. The panels depicted here are presented to show how the<br />
system works in principle, <strong>and</strong> are not intended as specific designs. The<br />
Building Science Corporation (www.buildingscience.com) contains a<br />
wealth of information regarding “rainscreen” design <strong>and</strong> is a great source<br />
for more specific details.<br />
40 Shingle Board Showing<br />
“Home Slicker”<br />
Edge Profile of Above Panel Construction<br />
Rainscreen with siding <strong>and</strong> 3/8” ply furring<br />
strips
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